H. ‘Lakeside Ebony Echoes’

Overview

Registered in 2002, this medium-sized cultivar is a selfed seedling of *Hosta ventricosa*, selected by an unknown breeder. 'Lakeside Ebony Echoes' is distinguished by its dark green, ovate leaves with margins that roll under, creating a distinctively crisp, cupped appearance with a slight twist at the tip.

In the Garden

This mound-forming hosta reaches 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Its medium size and dense habit pair effectively with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, the rolled-under leaf margins of this cultivar may offer slight resistance to slug damage.